5 Charcuterie Board Ideas to Elevate Holiday Snacking
Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter
November 22nd, 2021
Charcuterie boards are equal parts delicious, visually pleasing and a party showstopper when executed correctly. Their popularity has grown substantially in recent years, and there are no signs of stopping especially as we head into the holiday season.
If you’re a novice in assembling the perfect charcuterie board, consider these five charcuterie board ideas.
When making an epic charcuterie board, things can get expensive fast. However, you can save money by hitting up discount retailers like Aldi or Trader Joe's who offer a variety of meats, cheese and other charcuterie accoutrements.
Many might be quick to think when building a charcuterie board that it is just a meat and cheese game, but various fruits and veggies can add different textures and other complementary flavors. Plus, they can add fun pops of color, which is an added bonus
The board of your charcuterie board is not your lone storage option when containing all of your snacking delights. Bowls and cups are very useful when adding spreads/dips, honey, nuts, cheese straws/breadsticks or any other item that you want to contain to help save space on your board.
Variety is the spice of life, is it not? Apply the same thinking when choosing the cheeses for your charcuterie. Hard cheeses that can be easily picked up for convenient snacking are great but so are soft cheeses that can be spread on crackers and bread, which leads us to...
Always make sure you offer a variety of crackers or bread on your charcuterie board. Not only is it visually pleasing, but artisanal crackers and breads can also add different flavor profiles to your overall charcuterie experience.